Quiz

Welcome! Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? 

Whether you’re looking to prove your expertise, review key takeaways from the conference, or are simply curious about science and healthcare, our quiz is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and expand your understanding. From general knowledge questions to in-depth healthcare information, this quiz is designed to examine your level of understanding and potentially highlight areas for further learning. 

So, are you up for the challenge? Gather your thinking cap and let’s begin!

 

Results

#1. What is Chlamydia?

Bacterial infection

Fungal infection

Viral infection

#2. How many strides does it take Usain Bolt to run 100 m?

53

75

41

#3. Which parasite causes malaria?

Cryptosporidium parvum

Plasmodium falciparum

Toxoplasma gondii

#4. How many bacteria are in your gut?

<1000

100 trillion

1 million

#5. What type of virus is the norovirus?

Double stranded RNA virus

DNA virus

Single stranded RNA virus

#6. Which particles can be used to treat cancer?

Electrons

Both electrons and protons

Protons

#7. What are the effects of ionising radiation?

Damage of DNA and possible reddening of the skin

None

Drowsiness

#8. What is the normal blood pressure in millimeters of mercury pressure (mmHg) for an average adult?

180/120mmHg

80/60mmHg

120/80mmHg

#9. What type of imaging does echocardiography use?

Ultrasound

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

X-Ray

#10. What is the average human lung capacity?

1 litre

5 litres

10 litres

#11. What measurement is commonly used to monitor people with asthma?

VC (Vital Capacity)

SpO2 (Oxygen saturation)

PEF (Peak Expiratory Flow)

#12. What is a stent?

A type of tent used in hospitals

A small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries

A word used in medicine to mean quickly

#13. What is the normal range for the heart rate if an adult is at rest?

60 to 100 beats per minute

100 to 120 beats per minute

45 to 60 beats per minute

#14. The Norovirus can be spread through poor hand washing, what are the symptoms?

Diarrhoea

Vomiting

Diarrhoea & vomiting

#15. In haemophagocytosis which cell type is consuming other cells?

Monocyte

Basophil

Macrophage

#16. What is the age of consent to be a bone marrow donor?

18

21

16

#17. How many professions are there in healthcare science?

20

50

80

#18. How many semilunar canals can be found in your ear?

3

1

2

#19. What is the normal range of respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

7 to 12 respirations per minute

18 to 22 respirations per minute

12 to 16 respirations per minute

#20. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken breast

Chicken liver

Chicken leg

#21. How many branches of airways are there in the respiratory tree?

33

13

23

#22. What is the most common organism that causes tonsillitis?

MRSA

E. coli

Streptococcus pyogenes

#23. Which of these bones can be found in your ear?

Mallet

Hammer

Scalpel

#24. Why are cell therapy and gene therapy procedures carried out in a closed system?

To protect the scientists doing the work

To ensure the cells are sterile

To stop mutant cells escaping!

#25. Can antibiotics be used to treat norovirus infections?

Yes

No

#26. How many chambers are there in the heart?

4

10

2

#27. What is the correct scientific term for a red blood cell?

Micromegakaryocyte

Erythrocyte

Leukocyte

#28. A 99Mo-99mTc Generator is commonly used for Nuclear medicine scanning for what reasons?

Ideal half-life of 110 mins and optimum energy of 511kev

Ideal half-life of 13 hours and optimum energy of 140kev

Ideal half-life of 6 hours and optimum energy of 140kev

#29. What might your GP prescribe you to treat an infection that is caused by bacteria?

Antibiotic

Anticoagulant

Antihistamine

#30. Approximately, what proportion of adult males have obstructive sleep apnoea?

4%

20%

1%

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